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After facing the state's lowest SAT scores, Benton Harbor Area Schools is already seeing results from targeted tutoring and new certified teachers. Ninth graders improved 9% on the PSAT in just a few months, and the district is expanding support this fall.
Larry Johnson, brother of NBA legend Magic Johnson, shared his journey from addiction to recovery with Michigan high school students. His organization Brotherhood Against Drugs now helps young people make better choices.
From a beaming kindergartner to a nostalgic senior, three students share what makes their first day special. Their honest reflections capture the joy, nerves, and hope that make every school year a fresh start.
A Michigan school district's STEM center got so popular with students that it needed to double in size just three years after opening. Now students from five districts learn robotics, coding, and engineering in the expanded facility.
A Michigan school district doubled its hands-on STEM facility in just three years because student demand exploded. Local defense and tech companies funded the expansion, creating a pipeline for future careers.
High school teams just won $53,000 in scholarships and grants for creating solutions to real-world problems, from hazardous environment robots to ocean-saving microplastic filters. Their innovations prove the next generation is ready to tackle humanity's biggest challenges.
High school students from Midland, Michigan turned algae into sustainable packaging and rural safety tech into real solutions, taking home thousands in scholarships and grants. Their inventions tackle plastic waste and traffic deaths with creativity that proves the next generation is already solving tomorrow's problems.
Michigan schools are cutting energy costs and creating good-paying jobs by switching to solar panels and geothermal systems. Students are even leading some projects, learning how to build a cleaner future while saving their districts money.
Michigan public schools are slashing utility bills and modernizing aging buildings through geothermal systems and solar panels, while creating quality jobs for skilled workers. Nearly 67% of schools have completed energy audits, unlocking $20 million in state funding for upgrades.
Midland Public Schools is inviting the entire community to become classroom helpers through a new volunteer program that connects residents with daily opportunities to support students. From reading buddies to lunchroom friends, the SHINE Squad makes it easy for anyone to give back.